Monument record MDO38977 - Historic field boundaries or drainage ditches, Back Lane, Broadwindsor
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Summary
A series of linear ditched historic field boundaries on the west side of Back Lane, Broadwindsor, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s. The form of the field boundaries and their location within sub divided enclosures of probable medieval origin suggest a medieval to post medieval date range. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A series of linear banked and ditched historic field boundaries on the west side of Back Lane, Broadwindsor, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s (1) and (2). The form of the field boundaries and their location within sub divided enclosures of probable medieval origin suggest a medieval to post medieval date range. The site is now under modern development and is not visible on the latest Google Earth imagery (3). The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 43729 02407 (point) (9 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SW |
| Civil Parish | Broadwindsor; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 26 2019 1:26PM
